EFA

Material: This series of videos presents the different spacers and peak flow meters (PFM) and shows how to use them correctly. There are guidelines to help patients and healthcare professionals. 

Original name: Spacers and PFM videos

Author: Asthma Society of Ireland

Language: English

Website: https://www.asthma.ie/get-help/resources/inhaler-technique-videos

Material: This story for children is addressed to patients with severe food allergy or anaphylaxis and aims to show how to treat anaphylactic reactions and how to use epinephrine self-injector. It can be used to improve patient anaphylactic and food allergy management, to train teachers, nurses, family doctors, paediatrician and other health professionals how to use epinephrine self-injector.

Original name: Mi amiga la adrenalina

Author: Federación Nacional de Asociaciones de Enfermedades Respiratorias (FENAER)

Language: Spanish

Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCydSDhHlNl8df30du_P6ayQ

Material: A five step rule to deal with asthma attacks, anytime patients have signs of an asthma attack: Severe Cough, Wheeze, Shortness of breath, Chest tightness.
Or any combination of these

Original name: Asthma attack poster and asthma attack card

Author: Asthma Society of Ireland

Language: English

Website: https://www.asthma.ie/get-help/resources/publications-documents/emergency-care 

Material: Tips to exercice better with asthma.

Original name: Reach your peak booklet, poster and wallet card

Author: Asthma Society of Ireland

Language: English

Website: https://www.asthma.ie/get-help/resources/publications-documents/resources-for-parents 

Material: This series of asthma videos explain what is lung disease and how COPD works. It explores how to deal with the disease, especially in the case of exacerbations, how to exercise, or live with lung transplants. Some videos advice on how to continue a normal life, with specific tips on saving energy for cooking or showering. 

Original name:COPD video series

Author: Dutch Lung Association

Language: Dutch

Website: https://www.longfonds.nl/ 

Material: This series of asthma videos explain what is lung disease and how asthma works. It explores how to deal with the disease and accept it and gives advice on how to continue a normal life, with specific tips on saving energy for cooking or showering.

Original name:Asma video series

Author: Dutch Lung Association

Language: Dutch

Website: https://www.longfonds.nl/ 

Material: The booklet explains the basics of inhalers, their conception, the different types and why and how they should be used to obtain the best results and efficiency.

Original name: Inaladores: utilize correctamente

Author: Portuguese Association of People with COPD and Other Chronic Respiratory Conditions

Language: Portuguese

Website: www.respira.pt 

Material: Pneumonia is a booklet that explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of pneumonia and its incidence in Portugal. 

Original name: A pneumonia

Author: Portuguese Association of People with COPD and Other Chronic Respiratory Conditions

Language: Portuguese

Website: www.respira.pt 

Material: Protect yourself in winter time is a booklet that provides information regarding the protections that CODP patientes should take  during winter time. It explains the importance of an adequate hygiene and nourishment, the physical exercises and the type of clothes patients should use. It also underlines the importance of vaccination as a prevention weapon to avoid increased of the disease.

Original name: Proteja-se para o Inverno

Author: Portuguese Association of People with COPD and Other Chronic Respiratory Conditions

Language: Portuguese

Website: www.respira.pt 

Material: This guide help patients understand What asthma is; What can trigger asthma symptoms; Asthma treatments and how to take them; How patients can manage their asthma and What to do if they have an asthma attack.

Original name: Take control of your asthma (guide) 

Author: Asthma Society of Ireland

Language: English

Website: https://www.asthma.ie/get-help/resources/publications-documents/asthma-management-materials 

Material: Whether you are planning a pregnancy, are already pregnant or have recently given birth Asthma and Pregnancy aims to give you all the information you need to keep you and your baby healthy. Poorly controlled asthma can be bad for your health during pregnancy, and for the health of your baby. The information in this booklet can help you manage your asthma and keep it well controlled. Well controlled asthma reduces the risk of harm to your baby and the risk of complications during delivery. By following our advice throughout your pregnancy, you and your baby can be just as healthy as a mother and child without asthma.
Inside you will find advice on how to manage your asthma while pregnant and information on

• • Avoiding triggers during pregnancy
  • Taking medication during pregnancy and while breastfeeding
  • What to do if you have an asthma attack during pregnancy or when you are
  giving birth

Original name: Pregnancy booklet

Author: Asthma Society of Ireland

Language: English

Website: https://www.asthma.ie/get-help/resources/publications-documents/asthma-management-materials 

Material: This presentation informs asthma patients about the physical activities that are recommended to them. It is important to ensure that asthma is well-controlled with medication and carefully choose the right sport, taking into account the most important thing: breathing exercises. 

Original name:Fiziskās aktivitātes astmas pacientiem

Author: Latvian Asthma and Allergy Association

Language: Latvian

Website: www.astmaalergija.lv

Material: A comic explaining how is COPD diagnosed and treated

Original name: La BPCO, Broncho Pneumopathie Chronique Obstructive

Author: French Federation of Friends of Lung and Respiratory Disabled Patients’ Associations (FFAAIR)

Language: French

Website: http://bpco.ffaair.org/ 

Material: This series of videos presents the different spacers and peak flow meters (PFM) and shows how to use them correctly. There are guidelines to help patients and healthcare professionals. 

Original name: Allergy medication

Author: Asthma Society of Ireland

Language: English

Website: https://www.asthma.ie/get-help/resources/inhaler-technique-videos

Material: Asthma and Your Child gives parents and guardians the information they need to control their child’s asthma and ensure their asthma won’t stop them leading a happy, healthy and active life. In this booklet you will find information about:
• How asthma is diagnosed
• The symptoms of asthma
• What triggers asthma
• Types of asthma treatments
• How to manage asthma
• And what to do during and asthma attack.

Original name: Asthma and your child

Author: Asthma Society of Ireland

Language: English

Website: https://www.asthma.ie/get-help/resources/publications-documents/resources-for-parents 

Material: TThis videostory and sotry is addressed to adult and children asthma patients to improve their breathing exercises for asthma, relaxation, improve self-management, to prevent asthma attacks, to use peak flow meter, to avoid triggers, and use asthma action plans.

Original name: Cecilia controla su asma, available in Spanish in pdf and video and in English in pdf and video

Author: Federación Nacional de Asociaciones de Enfermedades Respiratorias (FENAER)

Language: Spanish

Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCydSDhHlNl8df30du_P6ayQ

Material: This story for children is addressed to patients with severe food allergy or anaphylaxis and aims to show how to treat anaphylactic reactions and how to use epinephrine self-injector. It can be used to improve patient anaphylactic and food allergy management, to train teachers, nurses, family doctors, paediatrician and other health professionals how to use epinephrine self-injector.

Original name: Mi amiga la adrenalina

Author: Federación Nacional de Asociaciones de Enfermedades Respiratorias (FENAER)

Language: Spanish

Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCydSDhHlNl8df30du_P6ayQ

Material: Parents and school must work together to develop a relationship of mutual trust that allows children / teens with food allergies receive the care and attention needed. Thanks to the food allergy action plan, the school agrees with the parents and the child's doctor how to address his/her food allergies and to act when there is an emergency.

Original name: Allergia alimentare ed anafilassi: programma di intervento in caso di emergenza a scuola / Food allergy and anaphylasis action plan in case of emergency at school

Author: Food Allergy Italia

Language: Italian and English

Website: http://www.foodallergyitalia.org/ 

Material: People with food allergy, especially if they are at risk of anaphylactic reaction, need to maintain a very high safety level when eating outside. A personalised food allergy and anaphylaxis action plan is a precaution to take to facilitate the stay outside the house of the people suffering from food allergy. 

Original name: Allergia alimentare ed anafilassi: programma di intervento in caso di emergenza / Food allergy and anaphylasis action plan in case of emergency

Author: Food Allergy Italia

Language: Italian and English

Website: http://www.foodallergyitalia.org/ 

Material: Chef card This chef card can help food allergy patients inform staff working in the food sector about their dietary needs. The allergic person can crop and customize the card according to their allergies. This will enable employees involved in receiving orders, kitchen chefs or managers have at their disposal brief but essential written guidelines on allergens.

Original name:Chef e allergeni card

Author: Food Allergy Italia

Language: Italian and English

Website: http://www.foodallergyitalia.org/